Print this page Water Distribution
Course Outline
This online course
provides criteria for design and construction of potable water distribution
systems. The contents cover pressure regulation alternatives, distribution mains,
distribution systems pressures, service connections, distribution system equipment,
distribution system design. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 3-230-10A) of the U.S. Department of Defense:
Water Supply, Water Distribution. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz
at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning
Objectives
At
the conclusion of this course, the student will:
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Have a better understanding of the water distribution systems;
- Be familiar with the criteria for design and construction of potable water distribution systems.
Course Content
The purpose of
this course is to provide design criteria for water storage requirements. You
are required to study the following Technical Manual of
Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA:
UFC 3-230-10A: Water Supply, Water Distribution (62 pages, PDF file format, 1.9
MB).
Please
click on the above underlined hypertext to view, save or print the document
for your study.
Related Links
For
additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following
websites or web pages:
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
US EPA: Local Drinking Water Information
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Bentley's Haestad Methods Water Distribution Systems
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.org or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
